Nelson, Michigan

Nelson: Township in Saginaw County, Michigan

About

Nelson is a township located in the county of Saginaw in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,764 and a population density of 129 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,142 inhabitants.

Nelson locator map
Location of Nelson on Michigan map.

Quick Facts about Nelson

Population : 5,142 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Michigan (United States)
County : Saginaw County
Area : 36.8 km2
Altitude : 623 feet / 190 meters
Time Zone : America/Detroit
Local time : 08:25:38 (29th March 2024)
Density : 140 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 7.35% (2010-2020)
Saginaw County Michigan townships Fremont highlighted locator map image
Saginaw County Michigan townships Fremont highlighted
Saginaw County Michigan townships Fremont highlighted locator map image

Geography

Nelson is located at 43°20'3"N 84°13'47"W (43.3341900, -84.2297100).

Nelson map

Demographics

The population of Nelson increased by 7.35% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 4,764 - census
2011 4,837 1.51% estimation process
2012 4,888 1.04% estimation process
2013 4,946 1.17% estimation process
2014 4,996 1% estimation process
2015 5,030 0.68% estimation process
2016 5,067 0.73% estimation process
2017 5,079 0.24% estimation process
2018 5,139 1.17% estimation process
2019 5,145 0.12% estimation process
2020 5,142 -0.06% estimation process

Schools in Nelson

College & universities near Nelson, MI

Code Name City ZIP
247409 Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw Saginaw (MI) 48603

Stations (13)

Amtrak & bus stations near Nelson, MI

Code Name Address Type
SGW Saginaw, MI 511 Johnson Street BUS
OWO Owosso, MI 109 Comstock Street BUS
BCY Bay City, MI 1124 Washington Avenue BUS
DRD Durand Union Station 200 South Railroad St. RAIL
FLN Flint station 1407 South Dort Highway RAIL

Post offices near Nelson

Post Office Name City ZIP
Saint Charl Post Office Saint Charles (MI) 48655

Other places with the same name (11)

  • Nelson , Ohio township in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 3,140 people.
  • Nelson , New York town in Madison County, New York, United States of America with a population of 1,940 people.
  • Nelson , Georgia city in Pickens and Cherokee counties, Georgia, United States of America with a population of 1,395 people.
  • Nelson , New Hampshire town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America with a population of 740 people.
  • Nelson , Wisconsin village in Buffalo County, Wisconsin with a population of 560 people.
  • Nelson , Pennsylvania township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States of America with a population of 555 people.
  • Nelson , Nebraska city in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 442 people.
  • Nelson , Minnesota city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 284 people.
  • Nelson , Missouri city in Saline County, Missouri, United States with a population of 185 people.
  • Nelson , Illinois village in Lee County, Illinois, United States of America with a population of 156 people.

Other cities in Saginaw County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saginaw County , MI. (more)

City Name Population Title
Saginaw 47,823 The most populous city in Saginaw County, Michigan.
Buena Vista 6,816 Unincorporated community in Michigan, United States
Shields 6,587 Human settlement in Saginaw County, Michigan, United States of America
Carrollton 5,606 Township of Michigan, United States
Kochville 4,695 Township in Saginaw County, Michigan
Taymouth 4,261 Township in Saginaw County, Michigan
Freeland 3,514 Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Garfield 2,608 Township in Saginaw County, Michigan
Swan Creek 2,228 Township in Saginaw County, Michigan
Chesaning 2,143 Village in Michigan
Brant 1,895 Township in Saginaw County, Michigan
Saint Charles 1,886 Village in Michigan, United States
Frankenmuth 1,882 City in Saginaw County, Michigan, United States
Birch Run 1,469 Village in Michigan, United States
Hemlock 1,466 Unincorporated community in Michigan
Chapin 1,004 Township in Saginaw County, Michigan

Distance to Other Cities

Nelson distances to largest Michigan cities